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Low Tide at Pourville, near Dieppe, 1882
Low Tide at Pourville, near Dieppe, 1882 is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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History & Provenance
The artwork is currently held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is cataloged under the accession number 1947.
Claude Monet created the painting Low Tide at Pourville, near Dieppe in 1882 while working in France. The work depicts the coastal scene at Pourville-sur-Mer, capturing the sea and shoreline. Although the inception date is recorded as January 1, 1882, the piece is generally attributed to the year 1882.
The artwork is currently held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is cataloged under the accession number 1947.196. The painting measures 59.9 cm in height and 81.3 cm in width. No specific details regarding a commission, the original owner, or the precise chain of custody prior to its arrival at the museum are provided in the available records.
The painting Low Tide at Pourville, near Dieppe is held in the permanent collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Within the institution's records, the work is identified by the accession number 1947.196. The available documentation confirms the museum as the current location of the artwork, which was created in 1882.
While the piece is established as part of the Cleveland holdings, the provided sources do not contain specific details regarding its past exhibition history or a chronological provenance prior to its accession.
Overview
Claude Monet's painting, Low Tide at Pourville, near Dieppe, dates from 1882. This work captures a tranquil coastal scene at Pourville-sur-Mer, a location on the Normandy coast. The artist's primary interest lies in rendering the specific atmospheric conditions and the effects of light on the water and land during low tide. The painting is currently part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas presents a view of the coastline near Pourville-sur-Mer, focusing on the expansive sea during a period of low tide. The water appears calm, mirroring the ambient light from the sky above. In the background, the subtle forms of cliffs and hills define the horizon. The overall composition evokes a sense of peace and quietude, characteristic of Monet's engagement with natural landscapes.
Technique & Style
Monet employed a distinctive approach to capture the ephemeral qualities of light across the water and terrain. His brushwork is visibly loose and expressive, contributing a dynamic quality that suggests movement and vitality within the scene. The palette predominantly features muted shades of blue and green, which contribute to the painting's serene and tranquil atmosphere. This method allows for an immersive depiction of the coastal environment.
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Artist
Oscar-Claude Monet was a French painter and founder of Impressionism who is seen as a key precursor to modernism, especially in his attempts to paint nature as he perceived it.
